The 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series is set for the Mission 200 race at Watkins Glen International in Watkins Glen, New York, on May 9. The event marks the 13th race of the season, featuring 38 drivers competing over 82 laps on the 2.45-mile road course. JR Motorsports driver Rajah Caruth has been awarded the pole position after qualifying was canceled due to wet track conditions, marking his first career pole in the series. He will be joined on the front row by teammate Justin Allgaier. The starting lineup was determined using a new performance-based formula, which averages the car's position in the owner standings and the entry's finish in the last race. Following Caruth and Allgaier, the top five includes Sheldon Creed, Brent Crews, and Sam Mayer. Fans can tune in to the race live on CW at 4 p.m. ET.